The Journal

Jul 20th 2020

Interview With WNBA Star and Player's President Nneka Ogwumike

ATHLETE STORIES

Nneka has been leading the charge for women in sports serving as President of the WNBA Player's Association and recently negotiating a groundbreaking new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the League th … read more

Jul 17th 2020

Futurism Ranks the 20 Best CBD Gummies on the Market

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Mendi is at the top of Futurism's recent list of the top CBD Gummies on the market. See how Mendi stacks up with all natural, full fruit flavor and view the full list available now at Futurism. … read more

Jul 15th 2020

Our Interview with Athlete and Advocate, Jules Heningburg

ATHLETE STORIES

Jules Heningburg has been a star for the PLL Redwoods since his 2019 debut. But his goal is much bigger than the stat sheets. Jules is bringing new conversations and representation to the game with the formation of the black … read more

Jul 8th 2020

Our Interview With Soccer Star and Mendi Athlete Ambassador Megan Rapinoe

ATHLETE STORIES

Soccer icon Megan Rapinoe, sits down with Mendi CEO and her twin sister Rachael for a conversation about teaming up with Mendi, standing up for athlete health and not being afraid to join f … read more

Jul 2nd 2020

How Mend Works For Soccer Icon Megan Rapinoe

ATHLETE STORIES

World Cup superstar and global sports icon Megan Rapinoe has made a name for herself by standing up for equality and backing it up. Known for her legendary clutch performances and her relen … read more

Jun 22nd 2020

Mendi Founders honored as AdWeek Pride Stars

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We are ecstatic to share that our very own CEO, Rachael Rapinoe, and Chief Product Officer, Kendra Freeman, have been featured in AdWeeks inaugural Pride Stars list. Rachael and Kendra were chosen among other LGBTQ leaders in sport, media, … read more

Jun 17th 2020

How Mendi’s Full Spectrum Core Line CBD Products Work For Trevor Baptiste

ATHLETE STORIES

Pll superstar trevor baptiste leads the league in more than face offs. This 3 yr vet has already secured a place in lacrosse history as one of the best to ever specialize his unique positio … read more

Jun 16th 2020

Our Take on Pride

LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD

Pride means something extra to our team this year. Here's Laura, Kendra, Brett and Rachael's perspective on how we’re celebrating diversity both individually and as a startup business in 2020. … read more

Jun 11th 2020

BLM Resource Library

MENDI NEWS

We believe in justice and liberty for all. We believe equality and equity is the only path to true prosperity in the world. We believe enough is enough. Today and everyday, we stand with our brother … read more

Jun 11th 2020

Mendi Community Recovery Profiles

HOW TO USE MENDI

Thanks to everyone who has started their recovery profile and contributed to our product development process. We are excited to hear how different customers are using Mendi products. Last week we unveiled how Sue Bird uses Mendi throughout … read more

Jun 9th 2020

Portland Monthy Features Mendi: CBD Products Created By and For Athletes

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In 2010, Rachael Rapinoe had an epiphany: the status quo for athletes to manage pain was messed up. Take a look at Mendi’s mission to help all athletes stay on top of their game, using nature’s best tools, starting with a hemp-de … read more

Jun 2nd 2020

Pride Activists

LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD

To kick off celebrating Pride month, we want to highlight a handful of LGBTQ+ activists, both past and present, that are cemented in the history of the fight for true equality. If not for these brave, … read more

Jun 1st 2020

Rachael Rapinoe on Representation - Pride 2020

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We are loud and proud about supporting our LBGTQ+ community. We love celebrating all those who look, feel and identify differently than the heteronormative culture seen from the beginning of time. However, this year Pride month feels differe … read more

May 20th 2020

How World Cup Veteran and NWSL Champ Abby Erceg Recovers with Mendi

ATHLETE STORIES

As a seasoned pro who's led teams at the international and professional level, Abby ERCEG demands a lot FROM her body, both mentally and physicall … read more

May 16th 2020

Forbes Best CBD Gummies, Oils, and Powders for Travel and Anxiety

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Mendi was recently included in Forbes list of best CBD products. Read the full article on Forbes and see how Mendi's all-natural, 3rd-party tested, USA-grown, and athlete-approved products stand out above the rest. .blog-date … read more

May 15th 2020

Sideline Huddle S1E7 Talking Tinctures with Kendra and Rachael

SIDELINE HUDDLE

Following the launch of our Day and Night Tincture, we've been getting a ton of great community questions. So this week, we have our CEO + VP of Product & Business Development taking over Sideline Huddle to answer y … read more

May 13th 2020

How Mendi CEO Rachael Rapinoe Recovers With Mendi

EVERYDAY ATHLETES

The life of Mendi CEO, Rachael Rapinoe, does not consist of many dull moments. Constantly on the go and being pulled in multiple directions while working to build a successful start up from scratch, is no … read more

May 10th 2020

Happy Mother's Day to All Mendi Moms

MENDI NEWS

We're celebrating all the moms and mother figures in our lives this week. This Mother’s Day, give them the gift of better sleep, relief from the aches and pains, and reduced stress. In the name of all the mothers that make the world g … read more

May 5th 2020

NY Mag: Sue Bird's List of Things She Can't Live Without

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The GOAT and Mendi Athlete herself, Sue Bird, sheds light on the things she can't live without, including her fav Mendi product. Can you guess which product she simply can't imagine life without? The full article is available at NY Mag. &nbs … read more

May 1st 2020

Sideline Huddle S1E6 w/ Sam Mewis and Lynn Williams

SIDELINE HUDDLE

Welcome to our latest episode of Sideline Huddle featuring 3x NWSL Champs and teammates, Lynn Williams and Sam Mewis who join us from North Carolina where they are awaiting the NWSL season. We talk training, puppies, C … read more

Apr 24th 2020

Sideline Huddle S1E5 with Team Mendi

SIDELINE HUDDLE

Welcome to the Sideline Huddle, Episode 5. The team is mic’d up and ready to share some knowledge on this weeks episode of the Sideline Huddle. Listen in as our three co-founders (Rachael Rapinoe, Kendra Freeman, … read more

Apr 23rd 2020

How Pro Soccer Player Bev Yanez Recovers With Mendi

ATHLETE STORIES

Reign FC veteran, Bev Yanez, recently retired from the pro game but that doesn’t mean she’s slowing down. Both a born athlete and investor, Bev tried Mendi and immediately saw the po … read more

Apr 17th 2020

Sideline Huddle Ep. 4 w/ Susan King Borchardt & Don Moxley

SIDELINE HUDDLE

Welcome to the Sideline Huddle, Episode 4. Today we sit down with Sports Science experts, Susan King Borchardt & Don Moxley. We're excited to talk with these experts more about the science of training and recovery a … read more

Apr 15th 2020

How Pro Soccer Player Merritt Mathias Recovers With Mendi 6 Months Post-Op

ATHLETE STORIES

Today, marks as a major milestone for professional soccer player, Merritt Mathias. Six months post ACL reconstruction she is gearing up for her return to the game. Here's how she's doing it with mendi by her side. … read more

Apr 13th 2020

Forbes Feature on Rachael Rapinoe and how CBD Spells Money for Women's Sports

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Rachael Rapinoe thinks that she may have one of the keys to improving athletes’ health, building new partnerships and growing revenue for women in sports: CBD. Her new company, Mendi, is on a mission to use it to help athletes better r … read more

Apr 10th 2020

Sideline Huddle S1E3 with Merritt Mathias and Crystal Dunn

SIDELINE HUDDLE

Welcome to the Sideline Huddle, Episode 3. Today we are doubling up with special guests and NC Courage teammates, Crystal Dunn & Merritt Mathias. We sat down with the back to back NWSL Champs, World Cup Champion, Cr … read more

Apr 9th 2020

Insider Feature on Major League Cannabis Policies & How Mendi Leads the Way

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Major professional sports leagues have been slow to embrace the cannabis revolution. The NWSL and the Rapinoe sisters are breaking the trend. Rachael's full article about the current landscape and how Mendi is leading the way available at In … read more

Apr 8th 2020

NWSL: State of the League

ATHLETE STORIES

With this weekend being the intended start of the NWSL season, though it is now on hold until at least May, we thought we’d take a look at the past, present and future of the NWSL from a veteran player’s point of view after 8 ye … read more